Good Evening Blackhawks,

I just returned from northern Vermont where I enjoyed some hiking, cribbage, cornhole, good company, and the most beautiful wedding! The wedding took place in a gorgeous setting, surrounded by cornfields, grapes, and hillsides filled with fall foliage (yes it really is coming!) But what really made it special extended beyond the aesthetic. The couple's strong sense of who they are both individually and as a couple, their commitment to supporting each other's interests and passions, and a shared sense of inclusivity and fun was palpable in every detail. So much of this comes from their families and surrounding community. I also like to think some part comes from PES. The groom grew up here and attended PES and Lebanon High School before heading to Montreal where he attended McGill. He is now at UVM Medical School.

This weekend is one of many times I've been reminded that a K to 8 education extends well beyond reading and math performance. Here at Plainfield School, the teachers and staff care deeply about nurturing individuality, interests, and students' capacity to connect with others. As we wrap up our NWEA testing over the next few days, we are looking forward to many more opportunities to nurture the whole child in each and every one of our students. The sections below highlight upcoming programming as well as some pictures from our recent Trail Day hikes. We had so many parents attend and it was a really great day of laughter, discovery, challenge, and reflection. I am also including some pictures from today's PTA 5K. By all accounts it was another successful event for the PTA. Thank you to all the parents who attended one or both of these events. You are continuing a long-standing tradition of supporting connection, adventure, fun and self-discovery for Plainfield children! (NOTE: Mrs. Jewell in the office is working on posting lots more wonderful photos to the website this coming week!)

Looking forward to seeing you in the morning.

Best,

Audra Bucklin, Principal

603.469.3250, ext 223

abucklin@plainfieldschool.org

• Tuesday October 3rd- K to 4 School Sing – 8am Lobby – Parents/Guardians Welcome
• Thursday October 5th- School Picture Day
• Thursday October 5th- Math Team Practice - 2:50-4:00pm
• Friday October 6th 12:50 pm Early Release - NO Study Hall
  
• Saturday October 7th Free Flu Clinic- 10:00am-1:00pm. For adults and children over 10. No appointment necessary. At Plainfield School.

LOOKING AHEAD:

• Monday, October 9: No School – Indigenous People’s Day
• Tuesday, October 10: PES School Board Meeting, 5:30 pm – Music Room
• Wednesday, October 11: PTA K to 2 Parent Night - 5:30 pm to 7 pm - "Setting your child up for School Success" (Pizza and Babysitting Provided.)

For the most up-to-date information, please be sure to see the Events Section of the website which includes athletic/co-curricular practices and games. If you download the website app on your phone (bottom right corner of the website for instructions), you can update the settings to it will alert you when events or news items are added.

HOT LUNCHES (All are served with a veggie and milk)

MONDAY: Dress Your Own Hot Dog Maple Baked Beans

TUESDAY: Hawaiian Pork Sliders w/ Spicy Mayo and Pineapple Slaw Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges

WEDNESDAY: Chicken & Cheese Calzone Marinara Sauce Caesar Salad

THURSDAY: Creamy Macaroni & Cheese Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots Maple Muffins

FRIDAY: Cheese Pizza Pepperoni Pizza Veggie Pizza Fresh Broccoli Salad

"COLD" Options: (offered daily)

Assorted Pre-made Deli Sandwiches

Yogurt Parfait with Fruit and Granola

Fresh Fruit and Veggie Bar with Dinner Roll

See Abbey Group Website for full details and to upload funds.

Reminder- no study hall on early release day, Friday October 6th.

Exciting News About Study Hall: We are offering study hall ALL DAYS from 2:50 - 4:15pm with Ms. Buckman and Ms. Strout. Please be sure you let the office know if your child is staying for study hall as we plan for coverage.

Substitute Teachers Needed for 2023-2024 school year

The Plainfield School is seeking individuals who would be comfortable working with K-8th grade students in our building during the 2023-2024 school year. Applicants must be able to follow teacher substitute plans, be dependable, and enjoy working with children. If you are interested in applying, please contact Katie Lowery in the office at (603) 469-3250.

From the Nurse

Please review this brief summary of the most up-to-date CDC Covid protocols. PES follows the NH DHHS guidance which is currently one and the same as the CDC guidance. There are a lot of viruses going around right now. While Covid numbers have been low here at PES so far, please be reminded you must still test when symptoms are present A positive Covid test requires 5 days quarantine and 5 days of additional masking. Let’s work together to keep our numbers low and our attendance (for both staff and students) strong by preventing the spread of Covid to the extent possible. We have covid tests available in the office and nurse’s office.

Amanda & Katie

603.469.3250

office@plainfieldschool.org

Our soccer season is in full swing! Don’t forget to check the website under Athletics for the most up-to-date practice and game schedules!

Girls 5/6

• Monday, October 2nd, 4:30 pm - GAME vs. Lyme (Home)
• Wednesday, October 4th, 4:00 pm - GAME vs. Lebanon (Home)
• Thursday, October 5th, 4:00 pm - GAME vs. Hanover (Home)

Boys 5/6

• Tuesday, October 3rd, 4:00 pm - GAME vs. Lebanon (Home)
  
• Wednesday, Octoer 4th, 5:00 pm - PRACTICE
• Thursday, October 5th, 5:00 pm - GAME vs. Windsor (Home)
• Saturday, October 7th, Time TBD - Haverhill Soccer Fest

Girls 7/8

• Monday, October 2nd, 4:00 pm - GAME @ Hanover Sachem Fields
• Tuesday, October 3rd, 4:00 pm - GAME @ Hartford Dothan Brook
• Thursday, October 5th, 3:00 pm - PRACTICE

Boys 7/8

• Tuesday, October 3rd, 5:00 pm - GAME @ Hartford Dothan Brook
• Wednesday, October 4th, 5:00 pm - PRACTICE
• Friday, October 6th, 5:00 pm - PRACTICE

Story Walk at Plainfield School!

The Plainfield Libraries and the Plainfield Elementary School are partnering for a nature Story Walk®. Follow the pages of Listen to the Language of the Trees along the school’s Field Loop and learn about the real connection and communication that runs underground between trees in the forest. The details about trees' own social network will help you see that the natural world's survival depends on staying connected and helping others—just like us!

People of all ages will enjoy a walk outdoors while they read and learn. The Story Walk® will run through October 22nd.

8th grade Charleston Wrap Fundraiser-

We are officially kicking off our fundraiser with Charleston Wrap® – and we need YOUR help! To reach our goals and make this fundraiser a success, we need everyone to do their part. Luckily, it’s super easy! Attached to this message, you’ll find a flyer with detailed instructions about how you can register online and support our goals. We appreciate all of your support and encourage you to spread the word to your friends & family, near and especially far away because it is all online! The more people who shop, the more money we can raise for the class trip!Let us know if you have any questions.Thank you for your help!
- PES Class of 2024 -

8th Grade Wreath Sale

Support the Plainfield School 8th grade class. Orders must be placed by November 1st. Variety of wreaths ranging from $20-40.00

Family Photos

Natalie Strout, paraprofessional at PES, is offering photos to local families (see flier).

4 Winds

4 Winds is a K-4th grade program; if you are interested or know of a family or community member who would like to volunteer, please contact Michelle Whitaker. mo.whitaker@yahoo.com or 585-690-3472

Attention Grades 6-8

Lebanon Middle School is offering wrestling for anyone in grades 6-8. Wrestling is for all levels of experience and it is coed. Come join one of the fastest growing sports in Lebanon. Wrestle kids your own size, all sizes are welcome. Please reach out to cwood@sau88.net or deerhead4@gmail.com.

Second Grade has been busy learning all about the PES garden. We have taken a specific interest in the mammoth sunflowers that are growing! Second grade read a few books that taught us about the special pattern that sunflowers make, drew portraits of our very own sunflowers and did some sunflower math! We hope to continue our sunflower learning by letting our sunflowers dry and roasting sunflower seeds! We will see if it works for us. Second grade will finish up the garden season by closing out the school gardens and prepping the beds for winter!

The SST team and teachers have started taking a peek at the NWEA testing results and there is lots of helpful information. After all students finish their testing, Christine Downing and Audra Bucklin will meet with teachers to review their students' results and help them identify and plan to meet students' individual education needs as follows:

• Classroom instructional strategies and needs
• WIN/Academic Block interventions and learning opportunities that match student learning needs
• Requesting further consultation from the Student Support Team (SST)

Teachers may be encouraged to consult further with our Student Support Team (SST) if classroom and/or NWEA data - together with teacher observations - indicates a student is not making expected progress. Upon consultation, SST Members:

• Consider additional assessments/data needed to better understand why the student is struggling
• Develop a 4 to 6 week intervention plan with a specialist
• Notify parent/guardian of the intervention plan and invite them in for follow up meeting in 4 to 6 weeks.
• If the student is still not progressing, Special Education Evaluation Referral to our Student Services Coordinator to determine the need for further evaluation.

For more information about how we use data to support a multi tiered system of supports (MTSS) here at PES, please reference pages 17 to 19 in the 23-24 Parent Student Handbook.